DG-TEA: Decision-Grade Validation Standard

DG-TEA v1.0 | Published December 13, 2025 | Version 1.0

DG-TEA defines what qualifies as decision-grade techno-economic analysis for capital-relevant decisions. It is a methodology standard, not a software product.

Registry Artifacts

Mandatory Pillars

  1. Benchmark Anchoring
  2. Scope Discipline
  3. Variance Classification
  4. Balance Closure and Internal Consistency
  5. Auditability and Reproducibility

Validation Outcomes

  • Validated
  • Acceptable
  • Review Required

Publication of validation percentages is not permitted under DG-TEA public framing.

Relationship to DG-PFF

DG-PFF extends DG-TEA where parity claims are central to the decision question by adding parity-surface and fragility classification requirements.

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